Gang of girls attacks woman in downtown Hamilton

Police are seeking a second suspect in connection with a group assault on a Hamilton woman.

Police said a 20-year-old woman was walking home with a female friend in the area of MacNab Street North and Colbourne Street on Sept. 22 around 2 a.m. when they encountered a group of young women.

After an argument, two young women known to the victim began kicking and punching the 20-year-old woman on the ground while others held back her friend. The victim later told police one of the suspects threatened to kill her.

After the assault the woman called police and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police arrested one unnamed suspect Sunday, charged her with assault and released her on a promise to appear in court. Police have an arrest warrant pending for a second, 17-year-old suspect.